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How to get fromAlbuquerque to Carsonby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, subway, bus or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Albuquerque to Carson by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, subway, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeABQ - LAX
    4h 46m
    $283–607

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to El Monte Bus StopbusGreyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Harbor Fwy / CarsonbusMetro J Line
    19h 2m
    $78–172

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los AngelestrainSouthwest Chief
    18h 24m
    $79–169

  4. Drive 786.5 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Carsoncar786.5 mi
    12h 50m
    $144–208

  5. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, taxi

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeABQ - SNA
    2. Take the taxi from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Carsontaxi
    5h 33m
    $190–671

  6. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, subway, bus

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)planeABQ - BUR
    2. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway
    3. Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Harbor Fwy / Carsonbus
    5h 31m
    $223–385

  7. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)planeABQ - LGB
    5h 55m
    $91–487

  8. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeSAF - LAX
    5h 28m
    $129–371

Albuquerque to Carson by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration18h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Carson, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angeles twice daily. Tickets cost $75–170 and the journey takes 17h 23m.

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